Clinical observation on TCM orthopedic massage combined with TCM health exercise and traction therapy in treatment of cervical spondylotic radiculopathy
Objective To observe the efficacy and safety of TCM orthopedic massage combined with TCM health exercise and traction.Methods 79 patients with cervical spondylotic radiculopathy were randomly divided into observation group(42 cases)and control group(37 cases).Control group received conventional traction therapy,while observation group received TCM orthopedic massage combined with TCM health exercise on the basis of control group.The clinical efficacy,degree of pain,cervical spine function,cervical range of motion,and incidence of complications were compared between the two groups.Results After treatment,the range of motion of the cervical spine in both groups was significantly improved compared to before treatment,and was significantly higher in observation group than control group(P＜0.05);the pain score(VAS)and Cervical Spine Dysfunction Index(NDI)scores in both groups were lower than those before treatment,and were lower in observation group than control group(P＜0.05);there was no significant difference in the incidence of adverse reactions between the two groups during the treatment(P＞0.05).Conclusion TCM orthopedic massage combined with TCM health exercise and traction can quickly and effectively alleviate the symptoms and signs of patients with cervical spondylotic radiculopathy with high safety.
Cervical spondylotic radiculopathyTCM orthopedic massageTCM health exerciseTraction therapy
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